What causes hair loss?

Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) is a genetic trait. It’s called Androgenetic Alopecia. It’s inherited from your family. If the men in your family are showing a bald spot on the crown, it’s likely you will too.

This is an issue men have been dealing with for centuries. According to legend, Julius Caesar invented the laurel leaf wreath to cover his receding hairline.

Too bad Julius didn’t have access to Provillus in the days of the Roman Empire.

MPB results from genetic traits, and hormonal causes. Provillus can’t change your genetic history, but it can help with the hormonal causes.

DHT is the hormone involved in hair loss

DHT (dihydrotestostrone) is derived from androgen, a male hormone. As the androgen circulates through the bloodstream, it is converted to DHT by the enzyme, 5-alpha reductase. DHT tends to bind to hair follicle receptors,
causing the follicles to sprout thinner and thinner hairs until nothing regrows, and the follicles eventually wither away.

The life cycle of normal hair growth

Normally, hair has three phases of growth:

  • Anagen – The growth phase, lasts for two to six years. Usually 90% of the hair is in growth phase.
  • Catagen -- A transient phase lasting a few weeks. The hair becomes thinner and the follicle starts shrinking.
  • Telogen – The thinned hairs fall off to make way for new hair. This lasts for two to four months.

When excess DHT is in the bloodstream, it shortens the Anagen, or growth phase, and causes premature shrinkage of the follicles. Because the DHT is bound to the follicle, often the hair will not re-grow normally.


Provillus helps block DHT from strangling your hair follicles.

Minoxidil, the ingredient clinically proven, and approved by the FDA for re-growing your hair, inhibits DHT. This powerful active ingredient works in your hair follicles.

We add a nourishing blend of natural herbs and minerals to the formula for men. These herbs and minerals support and provide nourishment to nourish your scalp and hair.

Learn More...

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Types Of Treatment Available For Hair Loss In DC

By Katy Mccall


Baldness occurs to both men and women due to many factors. These factors may include aging, changes in androgen levels for males, hereditary predisposition for pattern baldness, skin diseases and malnutrition. Whatever the case is, finding treatment for hair loss DC is now easier due to the resources available.

Males are commonly prescribed with DHT inhibitors to help them combat the side effects of too much dihydrotestosterone or DHT in their scalp. DHT attaches to follicles through certain cell receptors. And they tell the growth cells to do otherwise instead of letting new strands grow.

An adjunct type of medication to be used in this case are the antiandrogens. They do not stop DHT production, but they prohibit them from reaching the follicles. Growth stimulants would also be prescribed for both males and females, but they should not be used as direct treatment for the causes.

Experts always emphasize the importance of proper nutrition, activity and scalp hygiene for all people. Regular cleaning prevents the scalp from catching fungal diseases and other infections that can affect normal activities in the scalp.

Moreover, it is necessary to eat just the right amounts of carbohydrates, protein and fats to strengthen the immune system of the body. Immunity is very significant in letting the body avoid certain diseases, including those that involve the scalp. Exercising is also needed to boost one's health too.

Non conventional treatment includes hair transplantation and laser therapy. Follicular unit extraction and strip harvesting are the main methods for transplantation. It involves taking follicles and scalp tissue for grafting to the recipient site, respectively. Meanwhile, laser is used to increase scalp circulation which stimulates follicles to do their job.

Regardless of what treatment for hair loss DC is chosen, it is very important for clients to get to know their options first prior to making a decision. They'd be needing the help of a reputable trichologist who can deliver them the necessary information and treatment that would guarantee the best results. Read more about: Hair Loss DC




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment